Warbler at St Aidan's, Leeds (1 Viewer)

[Hettie's Bird Spots]

Hi all, I've been to St Aidan's at Leeds this morning, I snapped what I thought was going to be a reed warbler but looking closer I'm wondering if it could actually be a Cetti's instead? I've tried to post as many pics from different angles, hopefully it'll help! To my novice eye it looked more Cetti's reddy-brown than reed warbler brown. Any thoughts would be welcome as always, thanks!

 

[Icterine]

Cetti's warbler

 

[Southern Viking]

Definitely a Cetti's. Way more likely than a Reed this time of year, plus the dark warm brown uppers, obvious though short supercillium, short bill etc

 

[dwatsonbirder]

Cetti's indeed, Reed Warbler is a summer visitor (with the exceptional winter record in recent years). The contrast of nice rich chestnut brown uppers and grey underparts are useful pointers.

 

[Hettie's Bird Spots]

Thank you so much @Icterine @Southern Viking and @dwatsonbirder , I'm thrilled to bits with that, I only ever hear Cetti's and generally don't even try to spot them!!😆

 

[RichieTwitchy]

Spotting a Cetti's is always a joy - no matter how many years you've been birding it's an experience that never gets old

 

[Hettie's Bird Spots]

Spotting a Cetti's is always a joy - no matter how many years you've been birding it's an experience that never gets old

Only 4 years spotting in my case so hopefully many more Cetti's to come! It's frightening how absorbing bird spotting is!😂